Forgotten Root Vegetables of the World: Ancestral Foods • Lost Roots • Traditional Recipes

Forgotten Root Vegetables of the WorldAncestral Foods • Lost Roots • Traditional RecipesIn an age of convenience and industrial food systems, much of our ancestral food wisdom has quietly faded from everyday life. Beneath our feet lies a forgotten world — roots and tubers that once nourished generations, sustained cultures, and healed communities.Forgotten Root Vegetables of the World is an invitation to rediscover these hidden treasures.This book takes readers on a global journey through traditional and indigenous root vegetables from India, Africa, South America, Europe, and East Asia — foods that are slowly disappearing from modern kitchens, yet remain deeply connected to soil, seasons, and culture.More than a recipe collection, this book explores the history, cultural significance, and traditional uses of roots such as suran, wild yams, cassava, lotus root, burdock, maca, yacon, and many more. Each chapter offers practical guidance on handling and preparation, followed by thoughtfully curated recipes — both traditional and contemporary — adapted for today’s kitchens.Rooted in ancestral knowledge and written for modern readers, this book celebrates food as heritage, sustainability, and quiet nourishment.Whether you are a home cook, a food historian, a sustainability enthusiast, or simply curious about the foods we have forgotten, this book invites you to return — gently and respectfully — back to the roots.